If you think Croft is an average player, whoever you are, wherever you come from, you're clearly at least partially brain dead. However I have to agree with the Ashton thing, but I do have fears that somehow, we'll see him in the starting lineup once again come the summer.

Agreed about Morgan, cuase as good as Wood is, he's that good because he plays his position well... looked a little uncomfortable at 8. Regarding Hartley in for Youngs, Youngs didnt have a particularly bad game today or last week, he also carries a damn site better than Hartley. Also, theres a reason Hartley wasn't starting today and thats cause the chances of Rory Best winding him up enough to snap (again) were pretty high and you can't have that in your first choice hooker. With you regarding Foden though.

I have to agree! They were all talking about the dilemma of choosing between Manu and 36, and im sat there thinking Barrett is worth the sacrifice, sure he brings a good defence but the attacking prowess of 36 and Manu would be ridiculous... at the very least bring 36 on as an impact sub if alls going well. I guess the logic is that we're not going to be playing mickey mouse teams and a solid defence is going to be necessary but 36 has a solid tackle and manu can batter with the best of em.